The settings and instructions for authorizing Google have been drastically simplified. For existing accounts, you will need to generate a new key file using these steps:
- Log in to the Google Developers Console and search for Service Accounts
- If you need to create a new Service Account, click on the Create Service Account at the top and then add a name and click on Create.
- You should see an account in the Service Accounts list and click the menu in the Actions column and select Manage key.
- Choose the Key type of
JSON. - Download the file to your computer and upload it to the Winter CMS back-end settings form.
The Profile ID number has also changed, follow these settings to find the new one:
- In a new tab, navigate to the main Google Analytics site and select the property you want to track.
- Click the Admin main menu tab again and select View > View Settings from the menu. Copy to your clipboard the Profile ID (should be a number).
- Paste this number in the Analytics View/Profile ID number field in the Winter CMS back-end settings form.
Note: This plugin does not support GAv4. If you are having issues creating an account, use the Show advanced options link in the GA Account creation and the Create a Universal Analytics property switch.